Kids' motivational speaker Rob the Drummer to appear at the Michigan Theater

The Michigan Theater just announced that Rob the Drummer, who conveys positive messages to young people through music, will appear at the Michigan Theater in April.

A press release contains complete details.

Rob the Drummer, a nationally-recognized children's motivational speaker and percussionist, will bring his influential anti-bullying, anti-drug, and positive self-esteem program to the Michigan Theater on Tuesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. This show is best suited for middle school students.

A veteran of such high-profile TV programs as "Sesame Street" and Nickelodeon, Rob delivers his message in a positive, participatory, non-"preachy" way by harnessing the power of the drums. And it's anything but a passive experience - Rob inspires and motivates kids through audience participation, music, dance, and multimedia segments. This video of Rob's previous performance at the Michigan Theater captures the show's kinetic energy.

Rob's career has spanned more than 30 years, during which his message has reached more than 600,000 children, teens, and adults worldwide. For the past 15 years, he has toured Michigan to bring his musical talent and positive self-esteem program to 60-70 audiences during his annual roadshows. Rob's audiences have included school grades K-12, faculty, school administrators, and parents. In addition, his shows also have been enjoyed by minimum- and medium-security prison inmates, where music is an important part of their rehabilitation.

Tickets are $6 general admission and $25 for VIP tickets (which include prime seating and a special Meet and Greet with Rob) and are on sale now at ticketweb.com.

School Groups: Area schools will receive one free chaperone ticket for every 15 student tickets purchased. Schools can take advantage of this offer by filling out this online registration form or by calling Natalie Hensel at 734-668-8397 x27.
For more information, visit michtheater.org/rob-the-drummer.

Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for The Ann Arbor News. Reach her at jennmckee@mlive.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.